Daled Amos - Halacha Podcast

By Rabbi Eliyahu Rapoport

Religion & Spirituality Judaism

What's Daled Amos - Halacha Podcast about?

Daled Amos Shel Halacha - Weekly Class Exploring Practical Halachic Topics In Depth

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Daled Amos - Halacha Podcast episodes:

06.24.2024
128. Birchas Kohanim On A Daily Basis Part 1
The origins of the Ashkenazi practice to limit the priestly blessing to yom tov.
06.07.2024
127. Akdamus. Its Murky History and The Halachic Debates Surrounding It
Akdamus
05.06.2024
126. Training Oneself By Saying Mashiv Haru'ach 90 Times
Understanding this practice
04.21.2024
125. Is Matza Baked Before Erev Pesach Kosher?
Baking matza on erev pesach
04.07.2024
124. The History of Gebrokts | Part 2
Many Jews refrain from eating knaidlech, matzah brei or any wet matza on Pesach. What is the basis for this chumra? Link to video mentioned in class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czDhgQ0M_gM&t;=853s
03.31.2024
123. The History of Gebrokts | Part 1
Many Jews refrain from eating knaidlech, matzah brei or any wet matza on Pesach. What is the basis for this chumra?
03.17.2024
122. Purim Parodies & Their Halachic Implications
A Haggadah for Purim?!
03.11.2024
121. Artwork in the Megillah
Overview of the history of the halachic considerations.
03.03.2024
120. Parental Favoritism & Consanguineous Marriages
The marriage proposal between the Rebbe Mahara"sh & his niece and the ensuing turmoil
02.11.2024
119. An Eye For An Eye, Literally!
How to exact payment for damages in Torah law.
01.29.2024
118. 'Tu Bishvat'; Happy New Year?
The history of celebrating the 15th of Shevat.
01.07.2024
117. Why Were the Jews Enslaved to Pharoh?
Did the Jews deserve to suffer so much in Egypt?
01.02.2024
116. Brazilian Summer & European Winter
When should Jews in the southern hemisphere make the seasonal changes to their prayers? Does it make sense for them to be asking for rain when it would be detrimental to them?
12.03.2023
115. The History of Gaza Part 3 - Contemporary Israel
The halachic ramifications of Israel occupying or annexing new territory
11.26.2023
114. The History of Gaza Part 2 - The Era of Joshua
Can a husband unilaterally decide to move to Gaza and 'obligate' his wife to join him? Exploring the halachic complexities of the Gaza strip through the lens of 16th century halachic authorities. Source sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rx78sku-YY5KuvjWNASXHgo-xB-7QBkJ/view?usp=drive_link
11.19.2023
113. The History of Gaza Part 1 - The Era of The Patriarchs
What is the status of the 'Land of Pelishtim' in the 'Promised Land'? In Peshat and in Chasidus.
11.05.2023
112. Akeidas Yitzchak, The Ultimate Self Sacrifice
What makes Jewish mesirus nefesh unique? Source sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VKvDA5rcg_SNmXw0zeF-oripWO3m-Aup/view?usp=sharing
10.29.2023
111. Prisoner Exchanges
What does halacha say about paying exorbitant sums of money or releasing prisoners in exchange for Jewish hostages?
10.22.2023
110. The Land of Israel As Gift & Inheritance
Understanding the basis for the eternal sanctity of the Holy Land based on an analysis of the verses in this week's parsha and on the Rambam.
08.29.2023
109. A Deep Dive Into V'chol Ma'aminim
Understanding this famous piyut
07.30.2023
108. When Should We Start Putting On Tefillin?
We train children to do all mitzvos even before they turn 13. Is there any reason that tefillin should be different?
07.09.2023
107. Understanding the Law of the Three Weeks
An overview of the laws
07.02.2023
106. Moshe Rabeinu Hitting the Rock
What exactly were Moshe & Aron at fault for?
06.18.2023
105. Controversies of the Jewish Calendar
Understanding the fabric of the Jewish calendar and various challenges that it faced over the years. Note: Ben Meir's view does indeed effect the regular 'noon' postponement. See our full Kiddush Hachodesh playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9ktvnrkglK3GNxy8P-gP5L2LW1v3_OK
06.11.2023
104. Kohanim Visiting the Resting Place of Tzadikim
Are these laws suspended for a tzadik?
06.09.2023
103. Further Elaboration on Tefilas Haderech
Clarifying some lose ends from previous episode - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliyahu-rapoport/episodes/102--Tefilas-Haderech---Prayer-for-Dangerous-Journeys-If--When--How-e25777r
06.04.2023
102. Tefilas Haderech - Prayer for Dangerous Journeys; If, When & How?
Overview of the laws pertaining to Tefilas Haderech.
05.22.2023
101. Hilchos Cheese Cake
Halachic topics related to eating dairy on Shavuos
05.22.2023
100. Using Hot Water on Yom Tov
For which purposes may I use the hot water faucet on Yom Tov?
05.14.2023
99. Eiruv Tavshilin - When Ignorance Is Indeed Bliss
Overview of the underlying principles and practical application of this mitzvah.
05.09.2023
98. Discrimination Against Disabled Cohanim?
May a cohen who wears glasses perform the service in the Bais Hamikdash?
04.30.2023
97. Pidyon Haben & Torah Currency
The background and significance of this mitzvah and an overview of Torah's currencies.
04.23.2023
96. The Big Revi'is Debate
An overview of the various approaches
04.16.2023
95. The Big Kezayis Debate
How much Matza does one actually have to eat? An overview of this much debated topic.
03.19.2023
94. Drinking Water After Afikoman
Understanding the roles of the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch and his Siddur, and how this shapes our interpretation of the requirement to refrain from drinking after the Afikoman.
03.13.2023
93. What Color Was The Red Heifer?
An overview of the history of para aduma and when and how we can renew its practice
01.31.2023
92. Should Kiddsuh Be Recited Standing Or Sitting?
NOTE: The calculations at the end of this class are not 100% accurate. See beginning of next class for correction:
01.29.2023
91. Chartering A Plane For Kiddush Levana | Part 1
Until when can one recite kiddush levana?
01.08.2023
90. Yaakov's Blessings to Yosef
Understanding the poetry in these cryptic verses.
01.02.2023
89. Haste Makes Waste
Why Did Reuven Lose The Monarchy? And Why Does Yehuda Deserve it? #ProjectLikkuteiSichos
12.18.2022
88. Raba Adjudicates a Dispute Between G-d & The Heavenly Academy. For Real?!
Understanding the earthly & the heavenly approach to tzara'as as described in the Talmud (Bava Metzia 86a). Can we uplift ourselves to a place where our challenges no longer threaten us?
12.11.2022
87. WHICH PART OF A HORSE IS KOSHER?
Why do we keep the Mitzvos that pre-date Sinai? The Rambam's sharp words for his antagonists.
12.04.2022
86 Ascending, Praying & Pilgriming to the Temple Mount
A most important mitzva or something to steer clear from?
11.27.2022
85. The Origins of Tzedaka
In this class we explore the origins of tzedaka as they are anchored in the very foundation of our nation, in the lives of Avraham Yitzchok & Ya'akov.
11.24.2022
84. The Cause of Yitzchok's Blindness
Rashi seems to abandon the straightforward meaning of the pasuk, instead qouting 3 out of 7 possible midrashim. What is behind all of this?
11.13.2022
82. Was Avraham Avinu Actually Considering Not Burying Sarah?
Is there a biblical mitvah to bury the dead? Are there exceptions to the rule?
11.06.2022
81. Is Milk Kosher?
Avraham Avinu served milk and butter to the angles. Can we deduce from this that milk is kosher?
10.02.2022
80. Drinking on Yom Kippur & Borre Nefashos on Coffee
In 1715 a woman gave birth on Tzom Gedalya and it was questionable if she would be able to fast on Yom Kippur. The Mahari"l shares a conversation that he had with his brother (the Alter Rebbe), in which the...
09.21.2022
79. Understanding Tekias Shofar
The reasons behind this mitzva
09.18.2022
78. Are Truthful Oaths A Mitzvah Or An Aveira?
What's more compelling, a polygraph test or an oath?

What's Daled Amos - Halacha Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Daled Amos - Halacha Podcast episodes:

128. Birchas Kohanim On A Daily Basis Part 1

127. Akdamus. Its Murky History and The Halachic Debates Surrounding It

126. Training Oneself By Saying Mashiv Haru'ach 90 Times

125. Is Matza Baked Before Erev Pesach Kosher?

124. The History of Gebrokts | Part 2

123. The History of Gebrokts | Part 1

122. Purim Parodies & Their Halachic Implications

121. Artwork in the Megillah

120. Parental Favoritism & Consanguineous Marriages

119. An Eye For An Eye, Literally!

118. 'Tu Bishvat'; Happy New Year?

117. Why Were the Jews Enslaved to Pharoh?

116. Brazilian Summer & European Winter

115. The History of Gaza Part 3 - Contemporary Israel

114. The History of Gaza Part 2 - The Era of Joshua

113. The History of Gaza Part 1 - The Era of The Patriarchs

112. Akeidas Yitzchak, The Ultimate Self Sacrifice

111. Prisoner Exchanges

110. The Land of Israel As Gift & Inheritance

109. A Deep Dive Into V'chol Ma'aminim

108. When Should We Start Putting On Tefillin?

107. Understanding the Law of the Three Weeks

106. Moshe Rabeinu Hitting the Rock

105. Controversies of the Jewish Calendar

104. Kohanim Visiting the Resting Place of Tzadikim

103. Further Elaboration on Tefilas Haderech

102. Tefilas Haderech - Prayer for Dangerous Journeys; If, When & How?

101. Hilchos Cheese Cake

100. Using Hot Water on Yom Tov

99. Eiruv Tavshilin - When Ignorance Is Indeed Bliss

98. Discrimination Against Disabled Cohanim?

97. Pidyon Haben & Torah Currency

96. The Big Revi'is Debate

95. The Big Kezayis Debate

94. Drinking Water After Afikoman

93. What Color Was The Red Heifer?

92. Should Kiddsuh Be Recited Standing Or Sitting?

91. Chartering A Plane For Kiddush Levana | Part 1

90. Yaakov's Blessings to Yosef

89. Haste Makes Waste

88. Raba Adjudicates a Dispute Between G-d & The Heavenly Academy. For Real?!

87. WHICH PART OF A HORSE IS KOSHER?

86 Ascending, Praying & Pilgriming to the Temple Mount

85. The Origins of Tzedaka

84. The Cause of Yitzchok's Blindness

82. Was Avraham Avinu Actually Considering Not Burying Sarah?

81. Is Milk Kosher?

80. Drinking on Yom Kippur & Borre Nefashos on Coffee

79. Understanding Tekias Shofar

78. Are Truthful Oaths A Mitzvah Or An Aveira?